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Ottier Family History

Ottier Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Otter, Rottier, Cottier, Gottier, Oster, Ostler, Cotter, Zotter

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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Ottier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ottier census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 58 immigration records available for the last name Ottier. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 4 military records available for the last name Ottier. For the veterans among your Ottier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ottier lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2001, in the United States, Ottier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Ottier in 1987 was 82, and 95 in 2001.

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